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Mashed potatoes: carbohydrate content
Typical portion
1 plate (≈200 g)
Carbs
≈34gestimate
30–38 g · 17 g per 100 gEffect on glucose
raises quickly
Why it affects your glucose
Mashed potato digests very quickly — glucose rises fast.
How to eat it better
Start with salad, take a smaller portion and walk for 10–15 minutes after eating. Choose unsweetened tea instead of sugary drinks.
Confidence: reliable · USDA FoodData Central: 17 g/100 g
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